What To Expect On Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari In Rwanda  

While planning the gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda, expect to book the gorilla permit as its the main confirmation to be part of this adventure. The conservation fees are compulsory payment  before entering any Rwanda National Park and before the game drive you must pay entrance fees. Rwanda safari destinations are a conduit of adventures.  

In Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris happen in Volcanoes National Park and game safaris in Akagera National Park. In general, the gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda is steeper compared to her counter parts Uganda and D.R.Congo because of the presence of five of the six towering Virunga Volcanoes as part of park topography. The trails in Volcanoes National Park or tracks in Akagera National Park beckon for more unfolding adventures yet to find. Contact Us

Expect to hike steeper ridges and plateaus in Rwanda during gorilla trekking so having some level of fitness is recommended. No worries for those with physical difficulties because gorilla trekking on a sedan chair or basket stretcher is available but advance booking is required,

While on game safari in Rwanda, expect to see the big five that is lions, leopards, Rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and more in Akagera National Park even though it may not be in one go. Akagera National Park is recovering from the era of depletion with African Parks in the lead trying to revamp its glory with Rwanda development Board.

During the dry season in Rwanda which is normally the peak tourism expect to share the same space with multitudes of other tourists during both gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda. Competition for the limited resources that support safaris in Rwanda is over the top with gross prices charged.

Expect to start both Rwanda gorilla trekking and game safari early morning as the animals start their day. The mountain gorillas de-nest early morning to start munching foliage and so are other wild animals in Akagera National Park. During early mornings, the animals have not yet built momentum to  start the journey to the day’s hung-out spots and can be traced.

Do not forget to carry packed lunch before starting the gorilla trekking adventure because you are not sure of return time from the walk to search for these vulnerable primates. You may not be able to return in time for lunch and breakfast is take too early to last the entire gorilla trekking adventure.

After briefing tourists are randomly allocated a gorilla family but the criteria used is not easy to estimate. Sometimes allocating the mountain gorillas is determined by physical capability, age brackets, relations and more. No matter which gorilla family you are allocated to the experience is uniquely exciting and each may return with a differing story about gorilla trekking to take about later.

How Much Is The Cost Of Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari In Rwanda

The cost of Rwanda gorilla trekking and game safari shapes this trip  and is categorized into Luxury, mid-range and entry ( Basic). The number of days to spend on safari, people to travel with, accommodation type to use, transport and more. As a tour operator, we can help you put together the necessary logistics to support the Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and game tour.

The cost of gorilla trekking and game safaris in Uganda vary with the number of days to spend on Rwanda safari. Prudent planning is necessary to organize this Rwanda safari as the cost shapes its flow.

The cost of Rwanda 4 days gorilla trekking ang Game safari is estimates to be $1800 and    more per person sharing

Cost of 5 day gorilla trekking and Wildlife Rwanda safaris is estimated to be $1950 and over person sharing

For the cost of the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit which is currently $1500 per person cuts across all categories. The cost of the Rwanda gorilla permit is high because Rwanda is a pro-sustainable conservation nation and this requires more funding. The money collected is used to support wildlife conservation, conduct untimely patrolling, animal medication,

In the gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda quotation is the cost of accommodation, transport to and from the park, meals and more that have to be considered. Comfort contributes a good portion to the overall Rwanda safari experience.

Essential Guidelines For Gorilla Trekking And Game Safaris In Rwanda

Book the gorilla trekking permit first especially if you have standing reasons for choosing this Rwanda safari to avoid getting disappointed in case you do not find availability per your dates of preference. Be flexible with the gorilla trekking dates in case you do not find availability and no static reason for your choice of date. The Itinerary sometimes requires turning around to find the date when gorilla permits are available.

Carry the right gorilla trekking and game safari gears during Rwanda safari. When you pack less than what is essential for this wilderness safari, you may end up being uncomfortable. Some of the items to pack for this Rwanda safari include safari boots, convertible trousers, raincoat, fleece, sun glasses and more.

Pay conservation fees during Rwanda safari in advance so that you do not forget to include these funds on your personal safari budget. The conservation fees are compulsory for every tourists visiting any Rwanda National Park. Before proceeding to do a game drive in Akagera National Park, you must pay park entrance which are the essential fees to support the conservation of these wild animals.

Reserve necessary Rwanda safari logistics in advance including accommodation, transport, driver guide and more especially if you are to do Rwanda gorilla trekking and game safari in the high season. Competition for the amenities that support Rwanda safaris gets tough as the season opens leaving no options for last minute bookings.

Have some level of fitness before the gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda to enable you explore the highly mountainous Volcanoes National Park. The gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda is quite steep because of the nature of the topography of Virunga area which is generally mountainous. At times the mountain gorillas take off time to stay in the valleys or on the slopes.

Do Health check-up before the gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda. The mountain gorillas and other resident primates in Volcanoes National park are highly susceptible to human communicable infections. Among the rules of gorilla trekking is a request for one to volunteer to stay behind on gorilla safari day to reduce on the chances of passing a communicable infection to the vulnerable primates.

The age limit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is 15 years and beyond so do not purchase a Rwanda gorilla permit for a someone under age because he or she will be disqualified on safari day. Rwanda game safari are open to any age as long as children are in company of a responsible person parent or guardian.

Best Time To Do A Combo Of Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari

The dry season is most preferred to do gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda. The dry season which is normally June to September and December to January is peak tourism season for Rwanda too. More tourists are expected on ground.

During the game drives in Akagera National Park, the grass is generally lower in the dry season permitting better visibility of the different animals that the park hosts. Some of the resident animals of Akagera National Park include giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, leopards, lions, hyenas, Rhinos and more. The tracks in the park are quicker to navigate in the dry season and you can also do a boat ride on Lake Ihema.

The wet season must not completely be ignore when planning to do a gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda because the environment around the park is stunningly lush green, chances of finding infants and more. If you wish to find less people at the Volcanoes national park or Akagera National Park, this is the time when you may have the park to yourself and the staff.

 Accommodation To Use During Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari

Accommodations of Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National park Rwanda are categorized into luxury, mid-range and basic. It is best to spend the night before the gorilla trekking day within or closer to Volcanoes national Park to catch up with time to do attend briefing and start this adventure.

Volcanoes national Park accommodations include Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, Hotel Lebambou, hotel Muhavura

Akagera national park accommodation include Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Rhino lodge, Magashi Camp, Dereva Hotel, Akagera gama lodge, Akagera Bush Lodge,

Note that the cost for accommodation to use during Rwanda safari charger varying prices but you need to know the inclusions and exclusions in the cost to plan accordingly.

How To Get To Volcanoes National Park And Akagera National Park

Depending on the flow of your gorilla trekking and game drive safari, the distance to Volcanoes National Park about 179 kilometers for about 3 hours. The roads are winding because of the nature of the terrain of Rwanda in general which is highly mountainous. In the countryside the roads get quite messy and bumpy so it is best to use a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in perfect condition with a professional driver guide.

From Volcanoes National Park, the distance to Akagera National park is about 236 kilometers taking drive time of approximately 4 to 5 hours. The flow of this Rwanda safari can be vice versa.

From Kigali the distance to cover is about 123 kilometers and drive time of approximately 2 hours.

Flying gorilla trekking and game safaris in Rwanda can also be arranged to enjoy the other side of Rwanda from the skies and even save on time to spend driving on the road. Charter services are available at Kigali international Airport but advance booking is necessary. This flight from Kigali to Akagera National Park takes approximately 25 minutes but you need a transfer vehicle into the park.

Is Rwanda Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari Worth Taking

Yes, a visit to Rwanda to do gorilla trekking and game safaris is worth every penny and time covered to make this African trip a reality. World over, mountain gorillas are residents of only three countries of which Rwanda is part. The mountain gorillas are endangered primates with more need to collect funds to support the conservation work of these endangered primates but some of this money is collected  from the sell of permits.

Akagera National Park is a recovering and promising game safari destination in Africa but scenic too because of the amazing features that make up its topography, lush savanna, swamps and more. While in Akagera National park, you may encounter giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, herds of elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and more. Even though the recovering process of the Akagera National Park glory is in high gears, it is worth the expenditure.

While in Akagera National Park, you can do game drives via the winding tracks, boat ride on lake Ihema, sports fishing on Lake Shakani, bird watching as the park hosts over 525 bird species, community visit and more.

How Safe Is Security During Gorilla Trekking And Game Safaris In Rwanda

Rwanda is a safe destination to do a gorilla trekking and game safari in Africa. The presence of well -trained ranger guides from Rwanda Development Board are often busy patrolling the park boundaries to protect its inhabitants.

The Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park have guidelines expected to be followed by every tourist. Before heading for a gorilla trekking adventure, you must attend briefing where rules of gorilla safaris are explained in detail and every tourists is expected to abide by them to be safe. When you go for gorilla trekking or a game drive in Akagera National Park, you must not touch the wild animals no matter how serene they may appear. They are wild animals that must be left to search for there own food. Try to keep the distance between you and these wild animals to reduce on the chances of them getting a misconception about some acts you do.